Social Justice and Civil Rights

Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Chair of the U.S. Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, released the following statement following the racially motivated shooting in Jacksonville, Florida that claimed the lives of three Floridians: “I’m filled with grief and outrage over the heartbreaking tragedy in Jacksonville, Florida. It is… Read more »

Florida’s members of the Congressional Black Caucus are putting the Florida Department of Education on blast for its new African American history standards, which among other things require students to learn how slavery was beneficial to Black people. They’re calling for an immediate reversal of the Board of Education’s decision to adopt the lesson guidelines and excise the… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), issued the following statement regarding recent anti-Israel comments by a Democratic Congressional member: "While I commend and appreciate the subsequent retraction made by my Democratic colleague, I am deeply concerned. The rise in anti-Israel rhetoric continues to fuel divisiveness throughout our nation, resulting in a record… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, which she voted against: "Once again, extreme MAGA Republicans have hijacked the historically bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act. They have jeopardized the security of our nation to advance their agenda and trumpet radical… Read more »

 Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Ranking Member of the Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling to abolish affirmative action policies. "For some reason, every time people of color take a step forward, this nation finds a way to make them take three steps back. The Supreme Court's… Read more »

Miami Herald By: Jimena Tavel and Isaiah Smalls II The decision by the Supreme Court on Thursday to strike down race-related admissions programs at the University of North Carolina and Harvard generated heated reactions from some in South Florida’s Black community while the state universities shrugged it off, citing “color-blind admissions.” Although Florida ended affirmative… Read more »

Yesterday, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the first-ever national strategy to combat antisemitism. The plan focuses on increasing awareness and understanding of antisemitism as well as broaden appreciation of Jewish American heritage; improve safety and security for Jewish communities; reverse the normalization of antisemitism and counter antisemitic discrimination; and… Read more »

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the indictment of Donald Trump: “Donald Trump is a twice impeached former President who incited his followers to converge on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn an election and upend our Democracy. “I am watching along with my constituents as the judicial process runs its course. After all he… Read more »